wallet
gb/wˈɔlɪt/ us/wˈɔlɪt/
A2
Angličtina
~ 8900
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
A2
entity
1
small case for money and cards
A small thing you keep in a pocket or bag to hold your money, bank cards, and ID; it can also be an app on your phone that holds payment details.
Vzorec užití:
lose [one's] wallet
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "wallet" and "purse". In American English, a "wallet" is usually for cards and money and is used by all genders, while a "purse" is a larger bag mainly used by women. In British English, a small money holder for women is often called a "purse", and "wallet" is more often used for men's money holders.
Synonyma
billfold (Mostly American English and a bit old-fashioned, but refers to the same kind of folding case.)
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cardholder (A slim wallet-like case mainly for cards, often without space for cash.)
Kolokace
lose your wallet
|pull out your wallet
|leather wallet
|wallet full of cash
|digital wallet
|mobile wallet
Témata
daily life
|money
|daily_life
|finance
Příklady
- He reached into his pocket and realized his wallet was gone.
- I keep my ID and credit cards together in a small leather wallet.
- She pays with her phone now and hardly ever carries a physical wallet.
- Please take your wallet out of your back pocket; it might fall out.
- I added my new bank card to my mobile wallet to use it on the bus.
Učební příklady
- I lost my wallet on the train.
- Her wallet is full of cards and cash.
- He took his wallet from his bag and paid.
- I use a wallet app on my phone to pay for coffee.
Podstatné jméno
B2
quantity
2
someone’s personal spending money
The money a person has to spend, especially how much they can easily use for normal life and shopping.
Vzorec užití:
be [adjective] on [someone]'s wallet
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think this meaning refers to the physical object only. In phrases like "easy on the wallet" or "hit your wallet", it does not mean the actual case for money, but your personal money situation. You cannot say *"I forgot my wallet"* with this meaning; that sentence uses the physical-object sense.
Synonyma
finances (More formal and general; can include savings, investments, and debts, not just everyday spending money.)
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budget (Focuses on planned or limited spending, while "wallet" highlights the effect of prices on your money.)
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pocketbook (Especially in American English, used in similar figurative ways to talk about a person's spending money.)
Antonyma
poverty (Represents having very little or no money, the opposite of having enough money in your wallet.)
Kolokace
hit your wallet
|easy on the wallet
|hard on the wallet
|protect your wallet
|feel it in your wallet
Témata
money
|business
|daily_life
|finance
Příklady
- Rising energy prices are really hitting consumers’ wallets this winter.
- The restaurant looks fancy, but the lunch menu is actually pretty easy on the wallet.
- Streaming services may seem cheap, but having three or four of them can hurt your wallet.
- These repairs will save you time now and protect your wallet in the long run.
- The new tax changes are expected to have a direct impact on families’ wallets.
Učební příklady
- High rent is hard on my wallet.
- That cheap phone is better for my wallet.
- The new tax will hurt many people’s wallets.
- Discounts can help your wallet during the holidays.
Podstatné jméno
technical
B2
entity
3
tool for storing cryptocurrency keys
A program or device that keeps the special codes you need to hold and use cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin.
Vzorec užití:
store [cryptocurrency] in a [wallet]
Častá chyba:
Learners may think a crypto wallet holds the coins themselves like a real wallet holds cash. In fact, it stores the keys and addresses needed to control coins recorded on a blockchain. Many learners also confuse a "wallet" with a cryptocurrency "exchange"; an exchange is a service for buying and selling, while a wallet is mainly for holding and managing keys.
Synonyma
crypto wallet (More explicit, clearly refers to cryptocurrency rather than other kinds of digital payment tools.)
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digital wallet (Broader term that can include both crypto wallets and payment apps that store card details.)
Kolokace
crypto wallet
|digital wallet
|hardware wallet
|software wallet
|wallet address
|wallet backup
Témata
technology
|money
|finance
Příklady
- You should never share the private key from your crypto wallet with anyone.
- He moved his coins from an online exchange to a hardware wallet for better security.
- Always write down your recovery phrase so you can restore your wallet if you lose your phone.
- The app lets you connect more than one wallet and switch between them.
- Make sure the website supports your type of wallet before you try to connect it.
Učební příklady
- I keep my Bitcoin in a crypto wallet.
- She uses a hardware wallet to protect her coins.
- If you lose your wallet password, you can lose your money.
- He created a new wallet on his phone to buy crypto.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
wallet
IPA
GB/wˈɔlɪt/
US/wˈɔlɪt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
wal - let (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (wal)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: wallet
- Plural: wallets
Příbuzná slova
Forms
wallets
noun
Related words
purse
noun B1
billfold
noun
Výrazy
hit someone's wallet
1/hˈɪt sˈʌmwˌʌnz wˈɔlɪt/
idiom
affect someone’s money negatively
To cost someone a lot of money or make them spend more than before.
Příklady
- The higher fuel prices are really hitting drivers’ wallets this year.
- Unexpected medical bills can hit a family’s wallet very hard.
- New parking fees will hit commuters’ wallets over the next few months.
open your wallet
1/ˈoʊpən jˈʊɹ wˈɔlɪt/
fixed phrase
be willing to spend money
To be ready to pay money, especially to give money to help someone or to support a cause.
Příklady
- Fans were happy to open their wallets to support the charity concert.
- If you want good childcare, you may have to open your wallet.
- The company asked customers to open their wallets for the holiday fundraiser.
vote with your wallet
1/vˈoʊt wˈɪθ jˈʊɹ wˈɔlɪt/
idiom
show preference by spending money
To support or not support something by spending or not spending your money on it.
Příklady
- If you don’t like how a company treats its workers, you can vote with your wallet and shop somewhere else.
- More people are voting with their wallets by paying extra for environmentally friendly products.
- Consumers are starting to vote with their wallets against brands that spread misinformation.